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Home My WebLink About2011-08-01 • Regular Meeting Parks and Leisure Services Board August 1, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Parks and Leisure Services Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1, 2011, in the Council Chambers of the Euless City Hall building by Chairman Eric Owens. Other Board Members present: Randy Jones, John Raab, Carroll Scott, Alex Horton, Darrel Knobloch and alternates Travis Riffle and Tiffany Smith. Members absent: None. Staff members present: Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald, Parks Superintendent Terry Boaz, Recreation Superintendent Michael Davenport and Administrative Secretary Linda Lux. Visitors present: Michele Madden (Regency by the Vineyard), Billy Owens, Tom and Joy Goodgame, Brayden Tompkins, Branique Tompkins, Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan and Council Member Leon Hogg. INVOCATION Randy Jones gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 6, 2011 regular meeting. Darrel Knobloch made the motion to approve the minutes with a correction to Page 1, Section I. —Carroll Scott - his parks are Reflection and Villages of Bear Creek not Bob Eden and Trailwood. John Raab seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Chairman Owens asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes from the June 11, 2011 Work Session. Alex Horton made the motion to approve the minutes and Darrel Knobloch seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. I. Board Member's Reports Carroll Scott—Reflection Park, Villages of Bear Creek Park—reported no items of concern Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 2 August 1, 2011 Alex Horton - Midway Park, Blessing Branch Park—reported no items of concern John Raab -South Euless Park, Heritage Park—reported no items of concern Randy Jones- Bob Eden Park, Trailwood Park— reported no items of concern Darrel Knobloch -J. A. Carr Park, Kiddie Carr Park—reported no items of concern Travis Riffle -West Park, Wilshire Park— reported no items of concern Tiffany Smith—McCormick Park, Preserve at McCormick Park—reported no items of concern Chairman Owens- Parks at Texas Star Athletic Complex—reported no items of concern Chairman Owens commented on the following recent special event held in July: • July 16th — Movie in the Park at the Parks at Texas Star athletic complex — 100 people attended. The admission to the movie was a can good from each attendee Chairman Owens mentioned the next upcoming event in August: • Saturday, August 20th—Junior Anglers Day—Wilshire Park—9:00 a.m. to Noon Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their reports tonight. II. Volunteer of the Month Chairman Owens presented Tom Goodgame with the July 2011 Volunteer of the Month plaque. He mentioned that Mr. Goodgame has volunteered in helping his wife manage the volunteers of A.A.R.P. with the 2009 and 2010 Arbor Daze Festival and he has also helped cook and serve hot dogs for the 2010 and 2011 Texas Trash Off events. In addition he has volunteered for our Christmas Parade of Lights and the Heritage Park Christmas events. Mr. Goodgame thanked the Board Members for the award and said the city does so much for the citizens of Euless and he is honored to pay back by volunteering his time for our events. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 3 August 1, 2011 Chairman Owens presented the Tompkins family with the August 2011 Volunteer of the Month plaque. He mentioned that Jeremy, Lori, Branique and Brayden Tompkins have helped with several of our special events including: 2008 Easter Stuffing Party, 2008 Easter Egg Scramble, 2008 — 2010 Arbor Daze Festival manning the Souvenir Booth, 2009 Halloween event and 2009 - 2011 Texas Trash Off events. They have volunteered at least 130 hours just on special events, not including other areas in the city that they are involved in. Brayden and Branique were present to receive the plaque and Brayden thanked everyone for the award and mentioned they have grown up volunteering with their parents. III. Beautification Award of the Month Chairman Owens stated that each year from May through October we do a residential and business/civic/governmental Yard of the Month award. Chairman Owens said the July 2011 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Donna Newman at 501 Summit Ridge. This yard is beautifully landscaped with a white border across the front of the house. The owner has a variety of greenery, Caladiums, Hostas and Dianthus along the front bed. This owner takes great pride in the work that has been done in the yard. Thank you for helping to beautify Euless. Chairman Owens said the owner is not here tonight and the plaque would be delivered to her home. Chairman Owens said the July 2011 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Franciscan at Bear Creek Apartments at 1600 Village Drive. They have planted Salvia, Fringe Flowers, Monkey Grass, and pink Impatiens along the front of the property. This property is well maintained and a great attraction to the surrounding businesses as well as to their residents. The property grounds are green, well manicured and are truly an asset to the community. It is efforts like yours that make Euless a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. Chairman Owens said they were not able to attend tonight's meeting and the plaque would be delivered to their business. Chairman Owens said the August 2011 Residential Beautification Award of the Month goes to Mr. and Mrs. Travis Thomas at 1202 Springwood Court. This yard is beautifully landscaped with pavers along the front of the house. The owner has a variety of greenery, Caladiums, Hostas and Pentas in the front bed by the entrance to the house. This owner takes great pride in the work that has been done in their yard. Thank you for helping to beautify Euless. Chairman Owens said the owners are not here tonight and the plaque would be delivered to their home. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 4 August 1, 2011 Chairman Owens said the August 2011 Business/Civic/Governmental Beautification Award of the Month goes to Regency by the Vineyard Apartments at 2400 S. H. 121. They have planted Salvia, Potato vines, Pentas, Hibiscus, Coleus and Knockout Roses at the entrance to the property. This property is well maintained and a great attraction to the surrounding businesses as well as to their residents. The property grounds are green, well manicured and are truly an asset to the community. It is efforts like yours that make Euless a great place to work and live. Thank you for contributing to the beautification of our city. Assistant Manager Michele Madden thanked the Board Members for the award tonight. IV. Business of the Tree Board Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for June 1st—30th: • Total man hours- 617.00 o 266.00 Horticulture o 272.00 Forestry o 57.00 Greenhouse o 0 Special Projects o 22.00 Training • There were 16 trees planted and 2 tree related purchases Tree Board Chairman Carroll Scott reported on the following for July 1st—31st: • Total man hours-417.50 o 211.00 Horticulture o 148.00 Forestry o 37.50 Greenhouse o 0 Special Projects o 21.00 Training • There were no trees planted or tree related purchases Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 5 August 1, 2011 V. Parks and Community Services Reports a. Recreation Report— Michael Davenport Recreation Manager Michael Davenport reported on the following: • Thanked the volunteers • Fishing event schedule • Aquatics updates • Adventure Camp update • Senior Center update b. Community Services Report—Ray McDonald Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald reported on the following: • Update on PACS projects • 9-11 service scheduled at Fire Administration • Ball field renovations • Master Plan progress • Sting Soccer Chairman Owens thanked everyone for their reports. VI. Other New Business Chairman Owens reminded the Board Members that due to the Labor Day holiday the next Park Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12tH VII. Input from City Council Members and Visitors Billy Owens said he is glad to be back and thanked everyone for their prayers. Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan thanked the Board Members for their time and service on the board. Parks and Leisure Services Board Page 6 August 1, 2011 Council Member Leon Hogg again reminded everyone that the 9-11 service will start at 7:30 a.m. He also mentioned the city council never approved the Tree Ordinance that was presented to them years ago. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Owens gave the benediction. There being no further business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. -ZZ2 Chairman Attest